Members of the Silent Drill Platoon perform their routines while being evaluated during Challenge Day at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2015. Each Marine performs the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while evaluators take notes on clipboards and silently score the competitors. A recommendation will be provided to the Barracks’ commanding officer and Sgt. Maj., and they will make the ultimate decision on the 2016 rifle inspection team.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - Members of the Silent Drill Platoon perform their routines while being evaluated during Challenge Day at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2015. Each Marine performs the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while evaluators take notes on clipboards and silently score the competitors. A recommendation will be provided to the Barracks’ commanding officer and Sgt. Maj., and they will make the ultimate decision on the 2016 rifle inspection team.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)
The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2015. The guest of honor for the Evening Parade was Lance Cpl. Joshua Leakey recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the British and Commonwealth armed forces, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Jon Davis, deputy commandant for Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2015. The guest of honor for the Evening Parade was Lance Cpl. Joshua Leakey recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the British and Commonwealth armed forces, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Jon Davis, deputy commandant for Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
The Silent Drill Platoon performs during a joint ceremony with the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada Aug. 17, 2015. The relationship between the Marines and Fort Henry goes back 61 years to 1954 when the Marines first visited the Fort. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the joint defense of North America. Since that time, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - The Silent Drill Platoon performs during a joint ceremony with the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada Aug. 17, 2015. The relationship between the Marines and Fort Henry goes back 61 years to 1954 when the Marines first visited the Fort. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the joint defense of North America. Since that time, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)
Outgoing staff non-commissioned and commissioned officers are bid farewell during a "play-off" at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2015. The "play-off" is a tradition at the barracks that begins with three songs performed by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Staff NCOs and officers line the parade deck and salute as the outgoing staff NCOs and officers walk past. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - Outgoing staff non-commissioned and commissioned officers are bid farewell during a "play-off" at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2015. The "play-off" is a tradition at the barracks that begins with three songs performed by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Staff NCOs and officers line the parade deck and salute as the outgoing staff NCOs and officers walk past. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
Staff Sergeant Hiram R. Carrion, an enlisted aide, prepares a food dish prior to an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2015. The aides plan the menu for official events, shop for the menu items and prepare the dishes, all while documenting and accounting for every expenditure.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - Staff Sergeant Hiram R. Carrion, an enlisted aide, prepares a food dish prior to an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2015. The aides plan the menu for official events, shop for the menu items and prepare the dishes, all while documenting and accounting for every expenditure.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 12, 2015. The hosting official for the Sunset Parade was Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps and the guest of honor was Hollister Petraeus, Assistant Director of the Consumer Financial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 12, 2015. The hosting official for the Sunset Parade was Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps and the guest of honor was Hollister Petraeus, Assistant Director of the Consumer Financial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)
Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., laid to rest one of their own, Mike Boffo, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va., Aug. 6, 2015.“Mike was fighter, all the way to the end,” said Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gray. “The Marines of Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. honored him with their steadfast loyalty, discipline, and absolute ceremonial excellence today. In my 25 years of service, I could not have been any prouder or more humbled by a group of Marines, than I was today.” - Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., laid to rest one of their own, Mike Boffo, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va., Aug. 6, 2015.“Mike was fighter, all the way to the end,” said Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gray. “The Marines of Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. honored him with their steadfast loyalty, discipline, and absolute ceremonial excellence today. In my 25 years of service, I could not have been any prouder or more humbled by a group of Marines, than I was today.”
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. presents Congressman Robert Wittman with an Honorary Marine citation, July 27, 2015. During the honors ceremony at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., Wittman from the 1st Congressional District of Virginia, was named an Honorary Marine by Dunford for his extensive support of wounded warriors and his contributions to ensuring the readiness and care of active duty Marines and their families. We wanted to recognize Congressman Wittman tonight because of what he’s done for our wounded warriors behind the scenes, said Dunford. It hasn’t been with fanfare, it’s been because of his compassionate leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. presents Congressman Robert Wittman with an Honorary Marine citation, July 27, 2015. During the honors ceremony at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., Wittman from the 1st Congressional District of Virginia, was named an Honorary Marine by Dunford for his extensive support of wounded warriors and his contributions to ensuring the readiness and care of active duty Marines and their families. We wanted to recognize Congressman Wittman tonight because of what he’s done for our wounded warriors behind the scenes, said Dunford. It hasn’t been with fanfare, it’s been because of his compassionate leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
Marines of the dignified transfer teams rehearse the sequence of the solemn march at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 24, 2015. Unlike the body bearers, who take on the solemn duty of laying fallen Marines to their final resting place, the dignified Dover transfer teams are assigned the honorable task of bringing those Marines home. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Marines of the dignified transfer teams rehearse the sequence of the solemn march at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 24, 2015. Unlike the body bearers, who take on the solemn duty of laying fallen Marines to their final resting place, the dignified Dover transfer teams are assigned the honorable task of bringing those Marines home. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Capt. Mark Batey, Bravo Company executive office, competes in the kettle-bell and burpee challenge during the High Intensity Tactical Training athlete competition at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 15, 2015. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the first High Intensity Tactical Training athlete competition. The United States Marine Corps HITT program is to improve operation fitness levels and overall combat readiness while reducing the likelihood of injury and ensuring that all Marines are physically prepared for combat. - Capt. Mark Batey, Bravo Company executive office, competes in the kettle-bell and burpee challenge during the High Intensity Tactical Training athlete competition at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 15, 2015. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the first High Intensity Tactical Training athlete competition. The United States Marine Corps HITT program is to improve operation fitness levels and overall combat readiness while reducing the likelihood of injury and ensuring that all Marines are physically prepared for combat.